Nate Gaines commits to SMU

[SMU 86]

Free article.

http://smu.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1511946

[SMU2007]

Another recruit with offers only from schools we shouldn't be competing with

[ponyinNC]

I wouldn't be so quick on that - he is a good player, and teams such as Nevada, NIU, CSU and USU have already offered. You say we shouldn't compete with them? I'd say that's about where we are right now.

Shoot, I'd kill to have Northern Illinois' success!!

[ponyboy]

Utah State and Northern Illinois are very good programs, legit top 25. Did they both offer? Nevada is about our level, slightly below. We are a much better team than my freshman alma mater CSU.

[BleedingRed+Blue]

UTSA and maybe Arkansas State are one thing, but getting a guy with offers from Colorado State, Navy, Nevada, Northern Illinois, Utah State and UTEP is just fine.

Welcome to the Hilltop, Nate!

[BleedingRed+Blue]

3 stars by 247 sports

[leopold]

I trust Mason. If he says the kid can play, the kid can probably play.

Congrats Nate!

[Vitale]

I trust Mason. If he says the kid can play, the kid can probably play.

Congrats Nate!

Absolutely right.

Plus, this is another really tall DB. Randolph, Crosby, Montgomery, now this guy ... love it.

Congratulations, and welcome!

[FIVE-O-FAN]

Nice recruit, glad to have him.

[Charleston Pony]

I trust Mason. If he says the kid can play, the kid can probably play.

Congrats Nate!

I agree that Coach Mason seems to do a pretty good job of evaluating guys...we've had plenty of defensive players develop into pretty solid players after 2-3 years in the program. This year will be another good test of Mason's judgment. Not many highly recruited guys in that projected starting lineup.

[PonySnob]

I trust Mason. If he says the kid can play, the kid can probably play.

Congrats Nate!

I agree that Coach Mason seems to do a pretty good job of evaluating guys...we've had plenty of defensive players develop into pretty solid players after 2-3 years in the program. This year will be another good test of Mason's judgment. Not many highly recruited guys in that projected starting lineup.

D.I.R. Recruiting.............

[Charleston Pony]

would be nice if we could lock down a bunch of 4 and 5 star H.S. kids, but it looks like we only get to rent those guys for a year or two later in their careers

[East Coast Mustang]

Look at Rivals, not too many 4 or 5 star guys committed to schools that average 22k a game or whatever we draw

[Fresno Mustang]

Had nine interceptions last year. Very impressive

[Dark Horse]

I found a link that describes Gaines as a "violent" hitter.
I'll see if I can find the link, I'll post it.